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Marion Illinois Map

Explore Marion, Illinois, with this interactive street and satellite map.

This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.

Interactive Map of Marion, Illinois

How to Use This Marion, Illinois Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Marion, Illinois. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of Illinois or beyond.

Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).

TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Marion.

Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.

Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.

City	Marion
State	Illinois (IL)
County	Williamson County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Central Time (America/Chicago)

Latitude	37.734445
Longitude	-88.941164
Population	16,855
Density	452.2 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	62476, 62959
Area Code	217, 618
County Seat	Marion
School District	Marion Community Unit School District 2

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About Marion, Illinois

Marion is a locality in Williamson County, Illinois, United States. It has a population of 16,855. The population density is 452.2 people per km². Marion is located at 37.7344°N, 88.9412°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Marion is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 62476, 62959.

Marion reveals itself through the quiet persistence of Cana Creek, which traces a path through the landscape like a vein of silver caught in the earth. It lies 7.2 miles southeast of Herrin, IL (from Herrin, IL: bearing 134°T), and is situated 8.1 miles east-southeast of Carterville. The terrain surrounding Marion unfolds in a series of gentle, open expanses where the light at dusk turns the tall grasses into a field of burnished copper. A visitor might look toward the horizon to catch the faint, blue-shadowed silhouette of Wise Ridge, a reminder of the tectonic weight resting thirteen miles away. Saluki Lake sits in peaceful stillness just two miles from the center, reflecting the changing clouds in its dark, glassy surface. The proximity of the expansive Shawnee National Forest ensures that the air carries the scent of damp soil and ancient hardwoods, grounding the region in a deep, natural silence.

Marion grew from the industrious spirit of those who first broke the prairie soil, transforming the land into a center of commerce and regional trade. The local economy has long leaned into the rhythms of the earth and the steady hum of mechanical labor, moving from early agrarian roots toward a diverse modern landscape of retail and professional service. The work here possesses a certain weight, a sense of hands-on commitment that defines the daily movement of the streets. John W Honew Park serves as a central clearing, a patch of green where the town’s civic pulse remains steady and visible. This focus on practical growth has allowed Marion to maintain its equilibrium, balancing the demands of a changing market with the enduring stability of its foundational industries.

Cultural life in Marion is defined by a modest, neighborly warmth that manifests in the quiet gatherings and community traditions held throughout the year. Residents often congregate at the local landmark of John W Honew Park to mark the passage of seasons, finding solace in the familiar faces and the unpretentious architecture of the surrounding blocks. While the pace of life remains deliberate, the town has seen its share of notable figures pass through, including the legendary basketball coach Doug Collins, who emerged from this soil to influence the national stage. The character of the people reflects the landscape—steady, resilient, and deeply connected to the geography of the surrounding plains. Every evening, as the shadows lengthen over the rooftops, one can recognize in Marion a profound sense of permanence and belonging.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Marion Tornado (Monument) — 0.8 mi, 109° E
John W Honew Park (Local Park) — 0.9 mi, 140° SE
Pyramid Park (Local Park) — 1.1 mi, 175° S
Ray Fosse Park (Local Recreation) — 1.2 mi, 065° NE
Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 1.8 mi, 246° SW · 91k acres
Martha's Theatre (Theatre) — 4.8 mi, 259° W
Herrin Sports Complex (Local Recreation) — 5.7 mi, 324° NW
Bogard Point (Monument) — 6.7 mi, 256° W
Herrin Service Member Memorial (Monument) — 6.8 mi, 316° NW
Crab Orchard Wildlife Viewing Area (Viewpoint) — 7.0 mi, 247° SW
Carterville Heritage Museum (Museum) — 7.7 mi, 284° W
Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 10.1 mi, 220° SW · 4,387 acres
Shawnee Purchase Unit (National Forest) — 10.9 mi, 164° S · 7,712 acres
Shawnee National Forest (National Forest) — 11.4 mi, 213° SW · 274k acres
Panther Den Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 11.4 mi, 213° SW · 988 acres
Sahara Woods State Fish and Wildlife Area (State Conservation Area) — 12.7 mi, 090° E
3 Wizards (Public Artwork) — 13.2 mi, 256° W
Water Fall (Attraction) — 13.5 mi, 188° S
African American Museum of Southern Illinois (Museum) — 13.8 mi, 268° W
Tunnel Hill (State Recreation Area) — 13.9 mi, 146° SE
Natural Bridge (Attraction) — 14.8 mi, 191° S
The Carbondale Depot Museum (Museum) — 15.1 mi, 268° W
Sharp Museum (Museum) — 15.2 mi, 265° W
Amplitheatre (Theatre) — 15.3 mi, 264° W
Shawnee Bluffs Canopy Tour (Attraction) — 15.4 mi, 213° SW
Schwegman Ecological Area (Attraction) — 16.2 mi, 168° S
Dunbar School (Historic Ruins) — 17.9 mi, 100° E
Allen Family Farmhouse (Historic Ruins) — 18.0 mi, 103° E
Simpson Township Barrens (Nature Reserve) — 20.7 mi, 148° SE
Cypress Creek National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 25.4 mi, 195° S · 33k acres

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